Creating a Woven Ceiling Lampshade
A course by Julie RobertTextile Artist
A course by Julie Robert, Textile Artist
Learn how to create a contemporary circular lampshade woven with thick rope and tufted wool
Want to immerse yourself in a creative universe full of softness and cozy wool? Discover artisanal weaving techniques using so much more than a standard loom and create a dazzling lampshade to brighten up any room. The possibilities are endless!
In this online course, develop elaborate designs and master circular weaving techniques using thick rope and tufting wool to create a beautiful ceiling lampshade alongside Julie Robert, a textile artist and weaving expert. After her first class Weaving, Embroidery & Punch Needle: Create a Textile Painting, she's back to help you craft more stunning creations.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 14 downloads
Tools and Materials
3 minutes, 47 seconds
Creative Inspirations and Technical Notebook
9 minutes, 57 seconds
The Acrylic Sketch
6 minutes, 13 seconds
The Basic Technique: The Flat Stitch
20 minutes, 35 seconds
The Braid Technique
9 minutes, 33 seconds
The Creation of Volume
14 minutes, 12 seconds
What's included in this course?
Start by getting reacquainted with Julie Robert. She tells you about her grandmother's embroidery work, her decisive trip to Iceland, and how she managed to turn weaving into a trade.
Move on to your first contact with the course material before tackling the subject of color. Julie teaches you how to make a notebook to find inspiration, then create a sketch of your project using acrylics.
Once this preparatory work is completed, learn the basic methods of weaving, including flat stitch and the braiding technique. See how to add volume to your creations with thick rope and tufting wool. Julie even recommends podcasts to listen to while weaving!
Now it's time to work on the hanging element. After preparing the frame and warp yarn, start the weaving process. Add the final touches before installing the lamp's electrical components. Once it's finished, Julie shows you how to care for your lamp, as wool is a very delicate material.
As a bonus, Julie teaches you how to create other types of lamps and how to photograph your creations so they stand out on social media.
What is this course's project?
For the final project, create a voluminous woven lampshade.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is suitable for everyone. Whether you are a specialist or have never woven in your life, Julie has something to teach you!
Requirements and materials
You need a bare lampshade, a yarn needle, a colored electrical cable, a lamp socket, and a light bulb, but most importantly, different types of yarn, rope, cotton, or any other fiber that inspires you.
Reviews
- 3 months ago
Excelente curso, recomendo com certeza
- 2 years ago
Magnifique cours Mercii :-)
- 2 years ago
Me ha encantado, es un curso muy inspirador y Julie explica muy bien, he hecho su otro curso y es fantástica!
- 2 years ago
I am excited to finish this course as I just bought it now. I believe it is worth the money as I watched the video intro is worth to watch I could learn something that I am proud of and can use not as a hobby only but as a side hustle business.
- 3 years ago
muy inspirador
Weaving soothes her, just as her textile works are a comfort to us. With her characteristic softness, she likes to take the time to feel and touch the fibers. She has already published six books with Marabout, such as Ma déco #handmade or L'atelier Granny Square, in addition to running workshops and creating custom pieces.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- My Creative Inspirations
- U2
The Preparation
- Tools and Materials
- Creative Inspirations and Technical Notebook
- The Acrylic Sketch
- U3
The Basics of Weaving
- The Basic Technique: The Flat Stitch
- The Braid Technique
- The Creation of Volume
- U4
Mounting the Ceiling Light
- Preparing the Frame and the Fibers
- Applying the Stitches
- Textile Finishes
- The Components of the Lamp
- U5
Variations and Advice
- Other Possible Applications
- Taking a Photo of Your Creation
- FP
Final project
- Creating a Woven Ceiling Lampshade
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FAQs
This course is designed for those already familiar with basic weaving. It’s perfect for people with some experience who want to deepen their contemporary techniques, explore creating volume and texture, and personalize textile objects.
You’ll need a loom, various fibers (wool, jersey yarn, rope), braiding tools, acrylic painting supplies, a metal frame, and electrical components to make a woven light fixture.
You’ll learn mixed techniques like circular weaving, braiding, tufting, rug hooking, texture creation, color management, working with volume, finishing touches, and assembling a unique light fixture.
Yes, this course walks you through every step to design, assemble, and customize a textile light fixture—from choosing materials to safely installing electrical parts.
Yes, you’ll learn to combine different fibers like merino wool, jersey yarn, and twisted rope to create texture, volume, and original compositions.
Absolutely, the course reveals methods for composing and harmonizing color palettes, creating gradients, and pairing materials and hues for a cohesive look.
Yes, you’ll discover how to create and use a technical notebook, organize your materials, colors, and ideas, and use Pinterest to fuel your textile inspiration.